Rodent Breeding Colony Management Protocol

Protocol Title Principal Investigator Protocol Number Date

1. Objectives

2. Species & Strains

Species	Strain	Source	Genotype/Characteristics

3. Colony Setup

Breeding Pairs/Groups Configuration Maximum Cage Density Caging Type

4. Breeding Procedures

Mating Schemes (monogamous, harem, trio, etc.) Identification Methods (tags, tattoos, etc.) Weaning Age

5. Record Keeping

• Breeding Logs
• Litter Tracking
• Genotype Confirmation
• Inventory Management

6. Health Monitoring

Observation Frequency Common Health Issues & Actions

7. Euthanasia Criteria & Method

8. Special Considerations (if any)

9. Personnel Trained for Breeding Management

Name	Role	Training Date